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raj

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raj also Raj  (räj)
n.
Dominion or rule, especially the British rule over India (1757-1947).
[Hindi rj, from Sanskrit rj, king; see reg- in Indo-European roots.]
Raj
Noun
the Raj the British government in India before 1947 [Hindi]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.raj - British dominion over India (1757-1947)
dominion, rule - dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"
Translations
Raj [rɑːdʒ] n the Raj → l'empire m (aux Indes)
Raj [rɑːdʒ] n the Raj → britische Regierung in Indien vor 1947
Raj [rɑːdʒ] n the Raj → l'impero britannico (in India)


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